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Mountain Echo
Online newspaper of Altoona Area High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania
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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

Mountain Echo
Charlie Kephart

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief

Hey! During my third year on staff, my senior year, I have taken on the role of being Editor in Chief for Mountain Echo. My sophomore and junior year, I served as associate editor. Outside of school I enjoy hanging out with my best friend, exercising, watching Netflix, photography and working as a lifeguard and teaching swim lessons at the YMCA. After high school I plan to pursue a medical path, with the intent of being a nurse practitioner. I’m looking forward to this school year and seeing what it brings our way!

All content by Charlie Kephart
McDonald's. The McDonald's Mangione was caught at sits at 407 E Plank Road. Mangione's ordeal brought national attention to the city.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter disrupts Altoona

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2024
The GACTC tours will be offered to freshman on Dec. 13 and Dec. 15. They will tour the programs offered there.

[Photo] GACTC offers tours tours for students

Levi Butler, Contributor
December 11, 2024
Cagle contributes to newspaper staff

Cagle contributes to newspaper staff

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2024
Martyak shares passions for writing

Martyak shares passions for writing

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2024
Gioiosa contributes to newspaper

Gioiosa contributes to newspaper

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2024
Availability. Feminine hygiene products are readily available in the nurse's offices and guidance offices. They are also available in Rachel's Closet.

School district given feminine hygiene products grant

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2024
Tackle. Players from Stuffin' Stompers play in the Turkey Bowl morning games. The preliminary games were held in the morning to determine who would move onto the finals.

Turkey Bowl 2024

Charlie Kephart and Andie Kephart
December 5, 2024
Hard at work. Poultry in Motion junior player Adelyn Himmelwright goes to grab senior Mya Mielnik's flag during the semi-finals. Poultry in Motion took home the championship title for the 2024 Turkey Bowl.

Ready to run: 2024 Turkey Bowl takes place

Charlie Kephart, Mattie Baker, Emmalee Martyak, Madison Aboud, Andie Kephart, and Emma Hovan
November 26, 2024
Running to victory. Junior Collin Etters runs a play. Etters played on The Leftovers.

Focused. Junior Joshua Wolfe prepares to throw the ball to a teammate. Wolfe played for The Leftovers.

Getting ready. Junior Camille Krug holds the ball in place, waiting for her teammate to kick it. Krug played for The Leftovers, composed of mostly juniors.

Pass the ball. Junior Kody Webster prepares to pass the ball to his teammate. Webster played for Cranberry Crushers.

Stay focused. Senior CJ Romanowicz prepares to make a play. Romanowicz played for Stuffin' Stompers, alongside his friends.

What to do next? Senior Nick Boslet decides how to continue the play. Boslet played for Feastin' Flock.

Frank contributes to newspaper staff

Frank contributes to newspaper staff

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2024
Swope adds to yearbook staff

Swope adds to yearbook staff

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 26, 2024
McNeal expresses passions for publications

McNeal expresses passions for publications

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 23, 2024
Proud moment. Junior Rylee Bush displays her award. The Presidential Lifetime Achievement award is given once a recipient accumulates 4000 hours of devoted time to their community. (Courtesy of Jackie Russo)

Rylee Bush awarded Presidential Lifetime Achievement award

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2024
And the Winner Is. Stephanie McAleer's door won the students a free breakfast. (Courtesy of Carolyn Kline)

McAleer wins Halloween door contest

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 4, 2024
Kennedy's Cabinet remains shocked when their ball missed the opponent's castle. The team played several rounds of games.

Activities Night to be held in fieldhouse

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2024
Students can email McCarter for more information on ski club. Students must fill out paperwork.

McCarter’s ski club open to all

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
Students gather around the memorial. Flowers, flameless candles, stuffed animals and other items were placed around her senior poster in honor.

Girls’ soccer takes home win in playoff game

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
Senior Ava Mika works on creating origami doves during her art class. Any student is welcome to partake.

Art students create doves to honor students

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 31, 2024
Majorette captain Jillian Pierannunzio poses with her escorts.

Senior Night 2024

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Provine School Photo

[Photo] Obituary: Keagahn Smith-Price

October 30, 2024
2023 Provine School Photo

[Photo] Obituary: Lundyn Treese

Mountain Echo Staff
October 30, 2024
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Senior Alannah Irwin uses the Youth and Government club website to research candidates. Students in all grades are welcome to take part in the mock election.

Youth and Government club to hold mock election

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2024
Sophomore Kayden Weyandt jumps to spike the ball. The team has moved onto playoffs.

Girls’ volleyball to play State College

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2024
Going the distance. Cross country runners pacing themselves for the challenge ahead.

[Photo] Cross country fundraiser event to take place

Emma Hovan, Reporter
October 21, 2024
Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump. Craighead, Shealah, photographer

[Photo] Trump wins 2024 presidential election

November 6, 2024
Flyers hang around the school to promote the fundraiser. "Hats for Hurricanes" will donate money to families in need.

“Hats for Hurricanes” to help families in need

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
The haunted trail will be held at 7:30 p.m.. The last group will be taken at 9:30 p.m.. (Courtesy of Jim Krug).

Fort Roberdeau haunted trail to take place

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 16, 2024
Alannah Irwin and escort Mazin Ahmed's react to winning. Irwin was crowned by last year's queen, Aleah Layton.

Alannah Irwin crowned Homecoming queen

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 10, 2024
Candidates make their grand entrance at last year’s dance. Every year, each candidate and their escort are announced at the dance.

Homecoming dance to take place

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2024
The Homecoming candidates pose for a photo after a meeting the week before Homecoming week. (Courtesy of Tristan Sunderland-Ebersole)

25 candidates compete for Homecoming crown

Charlie Kephart, Madison Aboud, Rylan Cagle, Noah DiVentura, Adrielle McNeal, Haven Femea, Mack Callan, Emma Hovan, and Andie Kephart
September 26, 2024
(Courtesy of Emma Lunglhofer)

Students enter the school during morning security checks. Teachers are positioned by the auditorium in the B building to enforce dress code.

Dress code rules enforced

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
(Courtesy of Karinna Wolfe)

(Courtesy of Emma Bettwy)

The team makes a play during the third quarter. The theme of the game was military appreciation.

Football takes on Central Dauphin East

Charlie Kephart, Editor in Chief
September 24, 2024
(Courtesy of Lanie Wilt)

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